2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (Pt.4: Quarterfinals are set!)

azcatz11 · Post #41 » by **azcatz11** » Sat Aug 3, 2024 11:55 pm

Germany can 100% beat this American team. It’s a well rounded roster and quite frankly Franz is mvp of the tournament thus far.

SkyBill40 · Post #42 » by **SkyBill40** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:00 am

JustBuzzin wrote:
SkyBill40 wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:Name me a perfect American athlete?

Kobe past was questionable and he was literally the most popular Olympic player of our generation.

Embiid is not doing anything questionable off the court. He's just taunting the crowd back.
There's no need for me to name anyone else. Taunting is just poor sportsmanship. There's zero excuse for it. Period.

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So it's fine for us fans to taunt and yell at players, but when they do it back it's bad sportsmanship.

Cmon man sports is entertainment! Taunting and trash talk has been part of basketball forever.

No, it's not. Don't be an ass, it's not that difficult.

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Eyeamok · Post #43 » by **Eyeamok** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:00 am

AussieCeltic wrote:I’m not sure what was more embarrassing.

Doing all that and air balling the 3

Or

Writing a letter to the President of France begging for citizenship in exchange for him playing only to turn around and play for a powerhouse in direct competition to them.

France tripped over themselves to get Embiid a passport. And he's not even French. Has not even lived in France and now they are upset that he decided to play for a country that he is an actual citizen of. That's just crazy on Embiid's part, right. France should be ashamed that they went to such lengths to get a player that has never lived in their country. If I am not mistaken this is the first time he has ever set foot on French soil. My cod these French....so sensitive.

I hope everyone hates him even in the USA when he comes back. Be the Villain of the NBA Embiid use their hate to make you stronger. Perhaps this way he can actually be healthy come the playoffs.

a-French-Fan · Post #44 » by **a-French-Fan** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:06 am

Mr Puddles wrote:
Rainwater wrote:Man this going to be a cake walk for the US until the finals.

A bit disappointed by the brackets and group stages to be honest. The US won't play against 2 out of 3 of Canada, France and Germany (assuming Greece doesn't pull a major upset ofcourse).

I know it's random draws but, from a viewer interest point of view, you want to see the best team face the biggest challengers.

Because you still see France as on of the biggest challenger? :p
Beating twice Serbia would be a decent path to the finals ^^

Eyeamok · Post #45 » by **Eyeamok** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:07 am

SkyBill40 wrote:Low class and actions unbecoming. He's a representative of our country and just another example of why other nations have a negative view or perception of Americans in general.

The wins or losses are irrelevant.

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Irrelevant you say. It's the Olympics, it only comes around once every 4 years. If wins and losses were irrelevant then why do they keep score and give out medals?

xb3at band1tx · Post #46 » by **xb3at band1tx** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:09 am

azcatz11 wrote:Germany can 100% beat this American team. It’s a well rounded roster and quite frankly Franz is mvp of the tournament thus far.

only way I see it is if they get uber hot from 3 and USA has the worst offensive day of their life

I just don't see it with Bron there with the keys to the team and that insane depth

Eyeamok · Post #47 » by **Eyeamok** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:10 am

cursedsportsfan wrote:Maybe France should worry more about that massive beating Germany handed them and less about Embiid.

And now we know why the crowd was so riled up towards Embiid. In their minds he would have made a difference against Germany. Shoot every French basketball loss can be now blamed on Embiid.

SerialChiller · Post #48 » by **SerialChiller** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:19 am

Crybaby: Check, Dirty: Check, Arrogant: Check, Choker: Check, Flopper: Check....an absolute treasure indeed :lol:

JustBuzzin · Post #49 » by **JustBuzzin** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:24 am

SerialChiller wrote:Crybaby: Check, Dirty: Check, Arrogant: Check, Choker: Check, Flopper: Check....an absolute treasure indeed

MVP: Check, Future Olympic gold medalist: Check 8-)

SerialChiller · Post #50 » by **SerialChiller** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:26 am

JustBuzzin wrote:
SerialChiller wrote:Crybaby: Check, Dirty: Check, Arrogant: Check, Choker: Check, Flopper: Check....an absolute treasure indeed

MVP: Check, Future Olympic gold medalist: Check

meh....he cried until he got MVP and getting carried to an easy gold when he turned his back on France doesn't move the needle at all. Also Done Nothing In The Playoffs: Check, Injury Prone: Check...

Post #51 » by **dockingsched** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:31 am

Mr Puddles wrote:
Rainwater wrote:Man this going to be a cake walk for the US until the finals.

A bit disappointed by the brackets and group stages to be honest. The US won't play against 2 out of 3 of Canada, France and Germany (assuming Greece doesn't pull a major upset ofcourse).

I know it's random draws but, from a viewer interest point of view, you want to see the best team face the biggest challengers.

France is not a challenger.

Rainwater · Post #52 » by **Rainwater** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:38 am

azcatz11 wrote:Germany can 100% beat this American team. It’s a well rounded roster and quite frankly Franz is mvp of the tournament thus far.

Germany is not beating the US, lol. And I would give the MVP to Giannis easy. What he is doing for that crap Greece team is crazy.

Rainwater · Post #53 » by **Rainwater** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:41 am

a-French-Fan wrote:
Mr Puddles wrote:
Rainwater wrote:Man this going to be a cake walk for the US until the finals.

A bit disappointed by the brackets and group stages to be honest. The US won't play against 2 out of 3 of Canada, France and Germany (assuming Greece doesn't pull a major upset ofcourse).

I know it's random draws but, from a viewer interest point of view, you want to see the best team face the biggest challengers.

Because you still see France as on of the biggest challenger? :p
Beating twice Serbia would be a decent path to the finals ^^

This maybe the 3rd time beating Serbia.

sikma42 · Post #54 » by **sikma42** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:41 am

Haven’t seen Australia play yet. Any shot against Team USA?

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Post #55 » by **dockingsched** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:43 am

Rainwater wrote:
azcatz11 wrote:Germany can 100% beat this American team. It’s a well rounded roster and quite frankly Franz is mvp of the tournament thus far.

Germany is not beating the US, lol. And I would give the MVP to Giannis easy. What he is doing for that crap Greece team is crazy.

Greece is 1-2 and was the worst seed to advance. After the next game they’ll finish 1-3. Is a player on a 1-3 team really going to get an mvp?

JustBuzzin · Post #56 » by **JustBuzzin** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:45 am

SerialChiller wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:
SerialChiller wrote:Crybaby: Check, Dirty: Check, Arrogant: Check, Choker: Check, Flopper: Check....an absolute treasure indeed

MVP: Check, Future Olympic gold medalist: Check

meh....he cried until he got MVP and getting carried to an easy gold when he turned his back on France doesn't move the needle at all. Also Done Nothing In The Playoffs: Check, Injury Prone: Check...

Future HOF: Check, Rich: Check, You Mad Bro: Check

zike_42 · Post #57 » by **zike_42** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:54 am

sikma42 wrote:Haven’t seen Australia play yet. Any shot against Team USA?

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Unfortunately not. Unless the planets align and everything goes right for the Boomers, I can't see them getting close.

JustBuzzin · Post #58 » by **JustBuzzin** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 12:57 am

Hogified05 wrote:Please heaven and lord. Give me the Wagner's vs USA. Need Franz to get the lime light finally.

I think Germany is the only team that can give the USA a game as well. Canada would be interesting if they had Wiggins and Edey. Canada just doesn't have the horses up front to stay with the US. Germany is a well put together team with size and shooting. Plus Denis makes all the difference at PG. Just hoping Franz can show up and make it close. Dunno if they can win but it will be a game.

Germany is missing Hartenstein too. Plus us Magic fans might adopt German national team if they keep leaving off Paolo for Derrick White. Da Silva is going be playing for them next Olympics as well. Won't be surprised if Denis eventually ends up in Orlando ha. Always apparently Anthony Black can speak German. It's destiny lol

Franz literally got a max contract. Is that not enough limelight?

Banchero will always be the face of the Magic.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #59 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 1:02 am

Serbia is good but they don't matchup well with the US. That's a really bad draw for them, playing us again (IF they beat AUS)?? who the hell decides that? Lame.

Canada vs Germany will be a great game, both would give USA a run - I think Germany matches up better with their bigs and shooting ability. Canada has SGA but their bigs will get rolled, he would have to go nuts.

Mr Puddles · Post #60 » by **Mr Puddles** » Sun Aug 4, 2024 1:02 am

zike_42 wrote:
sikma42 wrote:Haven’t seen Australia play yet. Any shot against Team USA?

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Unfortunately not. Unless the planets align and everything goes right for the Boomers, I can't see them getting close.

Boomers looked very unimpressive against Greece. I don't see them have a legit shot against the US, they probably won't get past Serbia either.

Who wins the quarterfinal games on Tuesday?